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Corsair officially launches 128GB Flash Voyager GT pen drive

by Parm Mann on 13 August 2009, 12:46

Tags: Flash Voyager GT 128, Corsair

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We knew it was happening, but Corsair has today gone ahead and officially announced what it's calling the world's fastest 128GB USB flash drive - the 128GB Flash Voyager GT.

The drive, pictured below, measures 102mm x 39mm x 18mm and utilises a dual-controller design that Corsair claims is capable of achieving read and write speeds of up to 32MB/s and 25.6MB/s, respectively.

We're told it's limited only by the speed of the USB 2.0 bus, and we'd be interested in seeing how quick it can go via the upcoming USB 3.0 interface (also known as SuperSpeed USB).

We wouldn't expect anything less than class-leading performance from Corsair, and the 128GB Voyager GT - complete with Corsair's 10-year warranty - doesn't disappoint. Trouble is, it also carries the hefty price tag associated with high-end parts. We're talking over £300, ouch.

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Posted by vinnyT - Thu 13 Aug 2009 13:06
£300 for a device I will prob lose in a day, I don't think so.
Posted by Michaelv - Thu 13 Aug 2009 13:18
Ha…it already sounds the slowest…I mean, 26mb? that's just silly. I'd rather they mess about with powered esata or something. come USB3, we'll quickly see 200mb+ per second at a fraction of £300…

And we're in a recession. Corsair needs to listen to the customers! And damn it, GET THAT CASE INTO UK!!! I love that cabling and MB cooler feature!
Posted by GaryRW - Thu 13 Aug 2009 13:39
Looking at the pic, it looks a fair bit wider than the USB connector. I'd be interested in a photo showing a 2.5" SSD next to it.

At around £300, I'd be looking at getting an SSD, and then making sure all computers I was likely to use it on had esata. But then I don't use that many different computers, so I'm probably not the target market.

I presume Corsair is confident there actually is a target market…
Posted by lodore - Thu 13 Aug 2009 13:42
Geez £300.
it makes SSD's seem cheap lol.

I have a 16GB usb pen and its more than enough for Me.

i think they are mainly for people who want to show off they have the biggest capasity usb pen..
Posted by shaithis - Thu 13 Aug 2009 14:01
Would it go any faster on a USB 3.0 bus? I thought if it is designed to USB2.0 specs, it wouldn't be able to take advantages of the next generation?